Analysis of Input Use Efficiency in Okra Production in Izmir Province

İzmir'de Bamya Üretiminde Girdi Kullanım Etkinliğinin Analizi

Abstract

In this study, input oriented efficiency analysis of okra growing in Urla district of Izmir province was performed. Data were collected from 80 farmers with face to face survey method by using proportional sampling method. In the analysis of data, firstly socio-economic characteristics of the farms were examined, after that economic analysis of okra production was performed for 2014 and input use efficiency in okra production was analysed by Data Envelopment Analysis (DEA). According to results of research, the average age and education level of farmers were 50.31 and 5.79 years. Average okra growing area, average yield and average net profit were calculated as 3.59 da, 260.31 kg/da and 721.09 TL/da, respectively. According to DEA with input oriented, average technical efficiency (CRS), pure technical efficiency (VRS) and scale efficiency scores were determined as 0.653, 0.719 and 0.924, respectively.